Death notices for Feb. 11, 2026

Art “Putt” Putnam, 54

Putt Putnam died Feb. 3, 2026 in Martin City. A Celebration of Life will be scheduled at a later time. Columbia Mortuary in Columbia Falls is caring for Putt’s family.

Margarita “Marge” Wood, 93

Marge Wood died Feb. 1, 2026 in Columbia Falls at the Montana Veteran’s Home.  No services are scheduled. 

Columbia Mortuary in Columbia Falls is caring for Marge’s family.

Gerald “Jerry” Hoerner, 82

Gerald Hoerner died Feb. 1, 2026 in Kalispell at Logan Medical Center.  A private graveside committal will be held in St. Richard Cemetery at a later date.

Columbia Mortuary in Columbia Falls is caring for Gerald’s family.

Caleb Sterling, 23

Caleb Sterling died Jan. 19, 2026 in Kalispell. No ceremony is scheduled. Columbia Mortuary in Columbia Falls is caring for Caleb’s family.

Nicole Bunker, 55

Nicole Bunker died Jan. 31, 2026 in Columbia Falls. A service at Redeemer Lutheran in Columbia Falls will be scheduled. Columbia Mortuary in Columbia Falls is caring for Nicole’s family.

Brenda Crowell, 72

Brenda Crowell died Feb. 5, 2026 in Hungry Horse. A memorial service will be scheduled. Columbia Mortuary in Columbia Falls is caring for Brenda’s family.